Electric vehicles are often seen as the panacea to cutting emissions – and air pollution – from transport. Is this view correct? Yes – but only once uptake accelerates. Despite the recent boom in EV purchases, they’re still a tiny minority of the cars on the road. We would get more immediate benefit by focusing on electrifying… Continue reading Electric vehicles will start to cut emissions and improve air quality in our cities – but only once they’re common
Fake photography is nothing new. In the 1910s, British author Arthur Conan Doyle was famously deceived by two school-aged sisters who had produced photographs of elegant fairies cavorting in their garden. Today it is hard to believe these photos could have fooled anybody, but it was not until the 1980s an expert named Geoffrey Crawley… Continue reading AI image generation is advancing at astronomical speeds. Can we still tell if a picture is fake?
There is a fine line between creativity and self-destruction. Apple’s new crush advert, which shows items linked to creative pursuits being pulverised to make way for the new iPad Pro, tried to find that line but instead appears to have made a rare mis-step. It has angered a lot of people in the process. Apple has now apologised… Continue reading Apple’s ‘crush’ advert annoys people across generations – that’s why it misfired
After the “indefinite” postponement of its scheduled Pre-Fall 2024 runway show at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Dior Men’s has chosen to unveil its latest collection through a vibrant blue lookbook, captured by photographer Jackie Nickerson. Under the creative direction of Kim Jones, the collection offers a fresh perspective on formalwear, infused with a… Continue reading Dior Men’s Pre-Fall 2024 collection: a fusion of eclectic formalwear
Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten has announced his decision to step down as Creative Director of his eponymous label after an illustrious 38-year tenure. The news, confirmed by Dries Van Noten to WWD, has reverberated across the global fashion industry. Van Noten will officially exit his role in June, presenting his final collection for… Continue reading Dries Van Noten to Step Down as Creative Director of His Eponymous Label
Loro Piana, synonymous with Italian luxury, commemorates its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of influence on coastal fashion — a staple for beachgoers across Europe. Embracing the spirit of summer, Loro Piana unveils its Summer Resort 2024 collection, transporting you to distant shores in the essence of “La vie heureuse.” The Summer Resort… Continue reading Loro Piana’s Italian escape
Wacko Maria, known for its vibrant and eye-catching designs, has announced its second collaboration with Quentin Tarantino’s iconic 1992 film, “Reservoir Dogs.” This new collaboration brings Wacko Maria’s signature casual short-sleeve button-down shirts to life with a range of captivating movie screen grabs. One design features a solid color shirt available in shades of white,… Continue reading Wacko Maria’s Second ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Collaboration
Rockstar Games has finally unveiled the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, the highly anticipated next installment in its iconic open-world crime series. The trailer’s release was prompted by an early online leak. The GTA 6 trailer hints at a 2025 release date and takes players back to Rockstar’s fictional Miami setting, Vice City,… Continue reading GTA 6 trailer releases
The battle for supremacy between Miu Miu and Prada continues as the first quarter of 2024 unfolds. Miu Miu, under the creative helm of Miuccia Prada, has reclaimed its position as the number one luxury brand, surpassing Prada, which had closed 2023 as the top contender. The latest quarterly report from the Lyst Index unveils… Continue reading Luxury Fashion Landscape Shifts in Q1 2024: Miu Miu Leads, Balenciaga Surges, and Diesel Declines
You face a dilemma. You’ve found the perfect shirt, and it’s an absolute bargain, but you notice it’s “Made in Bangladesh”. You’re conscious it was probably made using cheap labour. Do you buy it, or walk away? Today Oxfam released its annual Naughty or Nice list. This list highlights retail brands committed to transparent sourcing,… Continue reading We know sweatshop clothing is bad – and buy it anyway. Here’s how your brain makes excuses
